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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although her temperature is down a degree, what does Dr. Lynn report about Ita?
(a) She was more delirious.
(b) Her leg is more swollen.
(c) Her coloring is worse.
(d) Her pulse and respirations were higher.

2. What does Dr. Lynn suspect is the cause of death for Delia’s baby?
(a) Influenza.
(b) A heart murmur.
(c) Placenta previa.
(d) The cord was wrapped around her neck and strangled her.

3. Julia says that if the lesson is not learned, who can you blame?
(a) The teacher.
(b) The school.
(c) The student.
(d) The administration.

4. What do the Irish think about family planning measures?
(a) It is unmentionable and illegal.
(b) They use them regularly.
(c) They are an appropriate option if one wanted a small family.
(d) It is good after one already has five or more children.

5. In what does Julia put Delia's stillborn baby?
(a) A crib.
(b) A shoebox.
(c) A bag.
(d) A casket.

6. What is the reason Julia gives for why Dr. Lynn comes to help at the hospital?
(a) The meager wages.
(b) Civic duty.
(c) She has a family member sick in the hospital.
(d) The hospital is her main employer.

7. What should Julia do for Ita's low blood pressure?
(a) Elevate her feet.
(b) Give her fluids.
(c) Elevate her head.
(d) Give her aspirin.

8. What time of day does Bridie say she hates?
(a) Old evenings.
(b) Early mornings.
(c) Early afternoons.
(d) Old afternoons.

9. What does Dr. Lynn call the condition that Ita has, regarding her leg?
(a) Swollen leg.
(b) White leg.
(c) Broken leg.
(d) Black leg.

10. Julia says that if a lesson is not taught right or at all, who can you blame?
(a) The administration.
(b) The school.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The student.

11. Ita's nail beds are starting to turn bluish. What might be the cause?
(a) Bruising.
(b) Cyanosis.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Her work at the ammunitions factory.

12. How does Julia describe the sounds Delia makes at the end of pushing?
(a) A screaming banshee.
(b) Peaceful and calm.
(c) She is deadly silent.
(d) Like she is being eaten by wolves.

13. What sensation does Julia mention is turned off in her, while she was at work?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Tiredness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Smell.

14. What causes Julia concern, more so than Ita's bluing nail beds?
(a) Her respirations are 36 a minute.
(b) Her temperature has increased.
(c) Her blood pressure has increased.
(d) Her respirations has slowed down.

15. What space was used to create the Maternity/Fever ward?
(a) A gymnasium.
(b) A classroom.
(c) A storage closet.
(d) A large lounge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. MacAuliffe finally prescribe for Delia for her pain?

2. Why does Dr. Lynn not send Ita for a roentgenograph?

3. Why does Dr. Lynn not prescribe chloroform for Mary?

4. With whom does Julia live?

5. Why does the thermometer break when Bridie puts it in boiling water?

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